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Rhuza De Prod and his family try to put out a mysterious fire at their home in Roodhuis village, Malamulele.
Rhuza De Prod and his family try to put out a mysterious fire at their home in Roodhuis village, Malamulele.

The blaze reportedly reduced the house to ashes, leaving the family with almost nothing.

Singer, songwriter and producer Rhuza De Prod and his family have been left stranded.

This after their home was destroyed in a mysterious fire on Saturday, 4 March.

The blaze reportedly reduced the house to ashes, leaving the family with almost nothing.

Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident.

However, the damage has displaced the family, who are now forced to live in a small space at the back of their yard.

The artist, whose real name is Nyikiwe Rhulani, is an award-winning young Xitsonga musician and producer from Roodhuis village in Malamulele, Limpopo.

He is well known for hit songs such as Ntiyiso wa Vutomi and Swigulani swa rirhandzu.

The aftermath: The blaze left the award-winning musician's house in Limpopo reduced to ashes.
The aftermath: The blaze left the award-winning musician's house in Limpopo reduced to ashes.

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His career reached new heights in 2025 when he won two major awards, Most Popular Song of the Year and Best Producer at the Munghana Lonene FM XMA20 Awards.

Speaking to Daily Sun, Rhuza De Prod described the devastating impact of the fire on his family.

"Everybody is well, nobody got hurt, but of course the entire house burnt to ashes, nothing came out of the house, and we are a big family, so we are left with only two rooms that were at the back of the yard.

"We don't know what caused the fire. There are still investigations underway."

Despite losing almost everything, the family is grateful no one was injured in the Malamulele fire.
Despite losing almost everything, the family is grateful no one was injured in the Malamulele fire.

The incident has left the family in urgent need of support, as they begin the difficult process of rebuilding their lives.

With most of their belongings destroyed in the fire, they are appealing to the public for any form of assistance.

Rhuza De Prod said that any help, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated during this challenging time.

"We are appealing to the entire community to assist in any way they can. No matter how small, we will be grateful," he said.

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